Today, we dive into a pivotal moment in history: VE Day, or Victory in Europe Day, which marks the end of World War II in Europe. On May 8, 1945, President Harry Truman delivered a momentous announcement that would echo through time, sharing the joyous news of Germany's surrender to the United Nations. We recount the electrifying atmosphere of that day, as soldiers, sailors, and civilians flooded Times Square in celebration, with church bells ringing and car horns honking in a spontaneous outburst of relief and joy. It was a birthday like no other for Truman, who, just weeks into his presidency, stepped into a monumental role on this historic occasion. Join us as we reflect on the significance of VE Day and the collective sigh of relief that swept across the nation.
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Speaker A:
It's American Rewind.
Speaker B:
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Speaker B:
That's just weeks after assuming the presidency.
Speaker B:
It was a birthday like none other.
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And that morning, around 9am his present was giving the nation news on the radio that few of them would ever forget.
Speaker A:
This is a solemn but a glorious hour.
Speaker A:
I only wish that Franklin D. Roosevelt had lived to witness this day.
Speaker A:
General Eisenhower informs me that the forces of Germany have surrendered to the United Nations.
Speaker B:
In New York, soldiers, sailors and civilians poured into Times Square.
Speaker B:
Church bells rang, car horns blasted.
Speaker B:
People sang in the streets because the war in Europe was over.
